Legal Articles, Employment Discrimination

When Does An Employee Unreasonably Fail To Take Advantage

A brief analysis of employee duties to report harassment or discrimination by supervisors in the workplace, including the consequence of not doing so in a timely manner

Qui Tam Basics

Qui Tam in General

Drafting Severance Agreement to Release Federal Age Discrimination Claims

The ADEA also makes it unlawful for an employment agency to fail or refuse to refer for employment, or other­wise to discriminate against, any individual because of such individual’s age, or to classify or refer for employment any individual on the basis of such individual’s age.

USCIS Releases New Form I-9 3/8/13

USCIS Releases New Form I-9 3/8/13. Deadline for using new form is May 7, 2013, but use can begin immediately.

Finally A Win for Employer on Independent Contractor Classification!

Court finds workers really were independent contractors.

So I have been discriminated against by my employer, what now?

A summary of legal options for employees suffering from discrimination in the workplace.

EEOC Report: Discrimination against pregnant woment in workplace increasing

Pregancy Discrmination in the workplace increasing according to the EEOC.

Protections for Alabama Workers under the Family Medical Leave Act

The protections for workers under the Family Medical Leave Act.

What is defined as sexual harassment in the workplace?

A summary of the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace.

What Legal Protections do Employees Have despite Alabama’s At-Will Employment?

Summary of legal protections for worker in Alabama's at-will employment structure.

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